Mobile Outdoor Instructor

Keys Children; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest pension

Referral bonus £500

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and quals

Enhanced pay scales

Wellbeing app discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education is recruiting an Outdoor Education Instructor to deliver engaging outdoor experiences that build confidence, resilience and life skills in young people. The role involves delivering a multi-activity programme and requires the ability to plan and run varied activities across a mobile region.

We value enthusiasm, relevant qualifications or strong experience in outdoor activities, and the commitment to safeguarding and high-quality learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required; role is mobile across the region.
• Experience working with young people.
• NGB qualifications or significant experience in climbing, mountain walking/navigation, paddle-sports or caving.
• 16-hour Outdoor First Aid Qualification (we can facilitate this).

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, engaging and professional outdoor activities with high-quality learning outcomes.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and people skills.
• Lead and manage groups confidently, including in challenging situations.
• Be motivated, positive and enthusiastic about outdoor learning.
• Contribute to a fast-developing provision and share strengths with the team.

Skills

Outdoor education

Youth engagement

Driving licence

Job description

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Salary :£26,436 to £29,500 Full-time or Part-time options available (depending on experience and qualifications)

Make a Difference Outdoors

We're looking for passionateOutdoor Education Instructorsto join our team, delivering meaningful outdoor experiences as part of our education offer. Through long-term engagement, you'll help buildconfidence,resilience, andessential life skills– making a real impact every day.

We’re developing a multi-activity offer which is built around the talent within our team. Whether you’re an experienced and well qualified Climber, Paddler or someone with more of a breadth of experience and a willingness to develop, this could be for you.

Your ability to engage young people is as important to us as your background in outdoor education; we’re looking for individuals with the ability to plan and deliver a range of activities that will provide a vehicle for personal development and empower young people to embrace a positive attitude and brighter future.

This is a fast-developing provision with good opportunities for the right individuals, wherever your strengths lie, if you’re reading this and feel you can bring something to the team, we want to hear from you, so please get in touch.

Key Responsibilities

• As an Outdoor Instructor, you will deliver activities that are safe, engaging, and professionally delivered, ensuring participants achieve high-quality learning outcomes
• Have excellent communication and people skills
• Be confident leading and managing groups, even in challenging situations
• Be motivated, positive, and enthusiastic about outdoor learning
• Ideally have previous experience in a similar role or demonstrate relevant experience
• If you’re ready to start your adventure with us, join our team and build an exciting career in the great outdoors

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence – as the role is mobile you will be working across the region
• Experience working with young people
• NGB qualifications or significant experience in one or more of the following areas; climbing, mountain walking/navigation, Paddle-sports, caving
• 16hr Outdoor First Aid Qualification (we can facilitate this)

Benefits of Joining Keys

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Education are a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

More can be found about Keys and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.